Social Studies Teacher

Full-Time - 10 Month

Reports To: Assistant Principal

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Who We Are: 

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school, with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program, Youthbuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications, while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training program, or liveable wage job). Visit https://www.youthbuildphilly.org/ to learn more.

The Opportunity: 

The YouthBuild Social Studies Teacher is a well-informed social justice advocate, passionate and cognizant of the current and historical development of today’s society. They focus on strengthening students' research skills as well as on creating a culture of inquiry that demonstrates how the research process can be a tool for lifelong learning. The Social Studies Teacher creates an environment where opinions are to be heard, free of judgment, welcoming discussion on society’s looming issues. Outside the classroom, they are a mentor to 4-5 students, to administer and guarantee their success here at Youthbuild.

Who You Are: 

• You are invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• You are equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve. 
• You are passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• You are excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• You are collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree strongly preferred. 
• You have 3-5 years teaching experience with students at middle or upper grades.
• You have a current Social Studies 7-12 certification; special education certification, background or experience is a plus.  

What You’ll Do: 

• You will create a positive learning environment built on strong relationships.
• You will design learner-centered units that develop transferable competencies and culminate with “demonstrations” (projects) that showcase students’ original work.
• You will use instructional strategies where student voice and thinking are the primary focus and content coverage is secondary. 
• You will Develop learning experiences that emphasize professional skills (e.g. teamwork, people skills, motivation, high quality work, resilience and self-development). 
• You will track student progress, give frequent actionable feedback to students and communicate student progress to the greater community through PowerSchool.
• You will work in inter-departmental teams to support the success of a group of students as they move through our rigorous program.
• You will participate in a highly collaborative, fluid school culture that requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.